Conversations with Africa's Safari Changemakers
A PODCAST interview series with Africa’s Safari Pioneers
Hosted by Karin Jones, CTC, MBA
In Africa’s vast, untamed landscapes, Karin Jones—repeatedly honored by Travel & Leisure as one of the continent’s premier safari experts and drawing from four decades of immersive Africa experience—stands as one of Africa’s most revered authorities. Join her as she pulls back the curtain on a world few travelers ever witness.
This groundbreaking video interview series uncovers transformative approaches to sustainable tourism through intimate conversations with Africa’s most visionary safari professionals. Jones challenges everything travelers thought they knew about exploration by delving into the most pressing challenges facing safaris in Africa: overtourism, human-wildlife conflict, climate crisis, pollution and community empowerment.
More than just interviews, these are revelatory discussions that strategically redirect exploration to less-known regions. By amplifying voices at the forefront of sustainable tourism, the series reveals innovative strategies that champion economic opportunities for marginalized communities and protect local ecosystems and wildlife.
Each episode goes beyond traditional travel narratives—inspiring a new model of responsible travel that better serves wildlife and local communities.
This isn’t just a documentary series. It’s a movement—challenging viewers to see African tourism through a revolutionary lens. Coming in 2025, “Conversations with Africa’s Safari ChangeMakers” invites audiences to lean forward, engage deeply, and become part of a transformative dialogue that could reshape how we understand travel, conservation, and human connection.
Tune in. Be inspired. Create change together.
Some of our Upcoming Guests
James Suter: Award-Winning Filmmaker & Private Guide
Acclaimed Creator of 'Edge of Existence', documenting human-wildlife conflict
Rob & Storm Mason: Samburu Conservation Pioneers
Transforming cultural tourism at Kalepo Camp while preserving sacred traditional ways of life.
Clive Stockil: Zimbabwe's Pioneer Conservationist
Community Conservation Visionary & Founder of Chilo Gorge Lodge, Prince William Conservation Lifetime Achievement Awardee
Matthew Saus: Pemba Island’s Environmental Guardian
Creating Marine Protected Areas & Sustainable Tourism Through Manta Lodge
Simon Teede: Environmental Warrior
Co-Founder Ele-Collection, Pioneering Zero-Waste Solutions to Protect Zimbabwe's Wildlife from Plastic Pollution
Praveen Moman: Gorilla Tourism Champion
Trailblazing Founder of Volcanoes Safaris, creating sustainable tourism to protect great apes and uplift communities.
Key Themes
Overtourism: Addressing the challenges and negative impacts of excessive tourism in certain areas.
Human-Wildlife Conflict Focus: One of the most pressing issues in wildlife conservation and sustainable tourism.
Climate Challenge: Confronting plastic pollution, environmental degradation, and climate risks across Africa through innovative solutions that protect ecosystems, empower communities, and drive sustainable transformation.
Transformative Travel as a Force for Good: Exploring how thoughtful tourism can be a powerful vehicle for personal growth and positive impact, creating meaningful change for both travelers and host communities.
Meaningful Local Engagement: Emphasizing the importance of genuine interactions with local communities.
Off-the-Beaten-Path Experiences: Re-imagining travel beyond crowded destinations by strategically redirecting exploration to less-known African regions, championing economic opportunities for marginalized communities, authentic cultural experiences, and protecting local ecosystems from overtourism.
New Era of Safari Tourism: Driving transformative change in safaris by highlighting pioneering innovators who minimize environmental impact, save wildlife, empower local communities, and create meaningful, immersive experiences that inspire industry-wide evolution.
goals & Impact
The series aims to:
Raise awareness about over tourism and its effects.
Provide case studies of successful sustainable tourism practices.
Inspire travelers to seek out more meaningful and responsible travel experiences.
Create a resource library for the industry and interested travelers.
Document the stories and insights of visionary industry leaders.
Demonstrate how travel can foster empathy and broaden perspectives.
Contact:
Karin Jones
Host & Chief Safari Whisperer
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